This is filmed in a very naturalistic, almost fly on the wall documentary style. It follows Thierry through the aftermath of his redundancy and efforts to find work in a more competitive and casualised labour market (the original French title La Loi Du Marche roughly translates as Market Forces). He eventually takes a job in supermarket security where the staff are under scrutiny as much as the customers. It is an all too real depiction of the financial pressures people are under while also showing the small joys of Thierry's life with his wife and teenage son.

The filming alternates between following the silent tedium of parts of Thierry's day with some very dialogue dense scenes. This adds to the naturalistic feel but I had to be quick with the subtitles at times to catch it all. It also errs on the slow side. It is a pertinent film but perhaps not one for after your own bad day at the office.